Only had Salute for a few days but since I've been home sick (...and then home taking care of my son who I apparently got sick
) I've been listening a lot. In spite of being unsure of what to expect from this album from reviews and various descriptions, and perhaps even steeling myself in favor of that acoustic sound of which I've grown so fond; I found it a delightful surprise. Some of the songs are a change from the style I've become used to, but not to the point where one may think he is trying to conform to a prevailing standard. It's still good ol' Gordon
Tracks that stand out to me are Tattoo and Gotta Get Away. And of course the endearing Knotty Pine. I can't help but wonder if he's really singing about a tree, or is the tree just another poetic metaphor for a special lady? And oh boy, oh boy I just love Whispers of the North. This song reminds me of a very special period in my life, when time was a luxury I had more of, and I spent a lot of it in the woods taking photos, drawing pictures, hiking, observing the animal tracks and just enjoying the solitude and meditation that only nature can bring. It was a very special and healing time in my life, and it all came back to me when I heard this song.
Gordons music is so evocative, it's almost like he holds the key to ones psyche.